Bowling Green State University
University of Mississippi · Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry
Overview
A 120-hour on-campus Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry with a chemistry and biochemistry core and a required 10-week crime laboratory internship.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ChemistrySource: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Laboratory forensic scienceA natural-science degree built around chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis of evidence. Laboratory and prerequisite requirements are listed on the profile.Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- University of Mississippi — Department of Chemistry and BiochemistrySource: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- University, MS
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic Chemistry”)
- Required credits
- 120 required credit hoursSource: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 4 yearsSource: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated natural-science forensic chemistry degree.
Degree title names forensic chemistry; chemistry, biochemistry and crime-laboratory internship.
Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship / practicum requiredSource: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis
- Students also perform original research (CHEM 441 Forensic Chemistry Senior Research).Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- 46 credit hours of chemistry courses plus required courses outside the department.Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Science prerequisites
- Admission to the major and first chemistry course requires one of several math/chemistry prerequisites, including an ACT math subscore of 24.Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Required general and organic chemistry laboratory courses and instrumental analysis.Source: olemiss.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Chemistry (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2023Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- olemiss.edu/programs/libarts/bachelor-science-forensic-chemistry/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
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